CVE-2025-9301
CVE-2025-9301 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-617.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- CVSS v2: 1.7
- CVSS v4: 1.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25423
- Weakness: CWE-617
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was determined in cmake 4.1.20250725-gb5cce23. This affects the function cmForEachFunctionBlocker::ReplayItems of the file cmForEachCommand.cxx. This manipulation causes reachable assertion. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Patch name: 37e27f71bc356d880c908040cd0cb68fa2c371b8. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-9301?
- A vulnerability was determined in cmake 4.1.20250725-gb5cce23. This affects the function cmForEachFunctionBlocker::ReplayItems of the file cmForEachCommand.cxx. This manipulation causes reachable assertion. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Patch name: 37e27f71bc356d880c908040cd0cb68fa2c371b8. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
- How severe is CVE-2025-9301?
- CVE-2025-9301 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-9301 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-9301?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-9301 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-9301 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25423.
- When was CVE-2025-9301 published?
- CVE-2025-9301 was published on 2025-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TerUqQB8_lzJTwIBCBmE94zn7n-gOz4f/view?usp=sharing
- https://gitlab.kitware.com/cmake/cmake/-/commit/37e27f71bc356d880c908040cd0cb68fa2c371b8
- https://gitlab.kitware.com/cmake/cmake/-/issues/27135
- https://gitlab.kitware.com/cmake/cmake/-/issues/27135#note_1691629
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320906
- https://vuldb.com/?id.320906
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.632369
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